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White Wine Vinegar

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White wine vinegar is a conventional fermented food. The FDA's vinegar Compliance Policy Guide defines wine vinegar/grape vinegar as the product of alcoholic and acetous fermentation of grape juice, with a minimum 4 g/100 mL acetic acid; no inherent safety concerns at culinary intake.

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1,568 products

What it is

Vinegar produced by acetic-acid fermentation of white wine (from Vitis vinifera grapes).

Acidulant and flavoring used in dressings, marinades, sauces, pickles, and condiments.

What regulators actually say

"Wine vinegar, grape vinegar — vinegar made by the alcoholic and subsequent acetous fermentations of the juice of grapes."

FDA accessdata — vinegar definitions referenced under 21 CFR Part 169 search — accessdata.fda.gov

"Essential oils, oleoresins (solvent-free), and natural extractives (including distillates) that are generally recognized as safe for their intended use ... Grape (Vitis vinifera L.)."

21 CFR § 182.20 — Essential oils, oleoresins, and natural extractives (Vitis vinifera grape source) — law.cornell.edu

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Conventional food. Defined for labeling purposes under FDA Compliance Policy Guide CPG Sec. 525.825 (Vinegar, Definitions).

European Union — EFSA

Conventional food in the EU.

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